Hello Dr Hoo, how are things on the Isle? Yes, the story is developing but quite a bit more to go yet. I didn't bother sending you the last half about the road convoy and the police.
I want to say to you and everyone on this forum; I am incredibly encouraged by your enthusiasm. Talking to the police was not so easy and a little bit like pulling teeth, so I'm still a little bare in that aspect. The Union Castle guys in the Merchant Navy site have little memory of what happened at Southampton, but they tried. But you chaps just have a wealth of knowledge - unbelievable!
"Warm incandescent glow" - I love it.
Yes, I cut a lot of the details about the Soton moves cos I don't think the average reader will be troubled by it. Suffice to say, the the occasional detail adds some authenticity.
The weather, apparently, was quite extreme, and it's a challenge to bring it into the story, as each chapter jumps about in time. I have to remember not to make mistakes there.
I didn't know that about the berth numbering, but I will change it now - guaranteed.
Brilliant stuff, 30907 - communication cords, yes. Wow, this is complicated. Why are the PO vans "bogied", but not the Bullion - that would have bogies, yes? I don't think its important, but just trying to understand.
Q. How many PO staff on the TPO's?
Q. please confirm, there is no interconnection between the different types of vans, right? (i.e., passenger to TPO, for example).
Q. What vans would have been added at Eastliegh? To add vans they would have to break up the train, yes? cos the brake has to remain at the back?
Q. Did they pick up mail from those bagged/grabbing things along the way without stopping?
Sorry about the typos, Lancer - don't worry, that's what editors are for.
Yes, thank you. We're keeping well. In fact, I'm quite happy staying inside reading. I actually live within site of the Twinbrook Red-line Metro station and it's so sad to see the parking lots empty every day. Please stay safe everyone - at least you have a wonderful health service and some sensible leadership. Our political entertainment show was fun for a while, now its just sad and a little frightening. (I really didn't want to be political, but there it is, I said it).
Thank you so much everyone!